Why Leave Astoria?!

Don't feel like schlepping all the way to the City? Your friends in Manhattan and Brooklyn won't come to Astoria? Don't worry, you've probably already noticed there are tons of great food, drinks, and entertainment right here in Astoria/LIC--and even more great people to share it with. You just gotta to know where to look! Don't live in Astoria? That's ok, too...let us convert you!

Whether for brunch, lunch, dinner, drinks, or sport, "Why Leave Astoria?!" is a fun-loving group for adults to share hidden Astoria (and surrounding) gems. Learn more and find daily food/drink specials on our official website at http://whyleaveastoria.com

New to Astoria? Join our official website at whyleaveastoria.com to get the low-down on what's up. Don't live in Astoria? that's ok, too, as long as you REEEEALLY like it here. Our group features members from:
-Astoria
-Long Island City/LIC
-Greenpoint
-Williamsburg
-Woodside
-Bayside
-Sunnyside
-Forest Hills
-Queens/Brooklyn
-Harlem
-Bronx
-and even Boston!

Our events focus mainly on food and drink, but also incorporate community service opportunities on a very regular basis. We use this site roughly once per month for meetups. For more regular events in and around Astoria, visit our official website at http://whyleaveastoria.com

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Rockwall Climbing in LIC
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http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=26f5a92194a4de2cec059a188&id=7ec1fc07f1&e=1a40fbcc25 Around the corner from Queens Plaza, wedged between the elevated N/W tracks and... Learn more

Recent Meetups

August 21, 2010 at 4:00 PM, 31 Astorians attended
WLA5K - Crawl & Party
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Join us on Saturday, 8/21 for a late afternoon pub crawl & Party! Keeping the WLA5K theme, this is a marathon-inspired event. Come alone or assemble a team, but don't... Learn more
June 13, 2010 at 8:00 PM, 70 Astorians attended
True Blood Party
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

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The perfect venue for one of the best shows on TV

—Ran Craycraft

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The people were very friendly and the vibe very cool. I'll be back!

—Lisa
April 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM, 40 Astorians attended
WLA Mixer - FREE Open Bar
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

Hey guys, whyleaveastoria.com is producing a free open bar tonight at RSVP Lounge in Astoria. Stop by after work to meet some new people and have some free drinks from 7... Learn more
April 16, 2010 at 7:00 PM, 46 Astorians attended
WLA Mixer - FREE Open Bar
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Celebrate liberating yourself from the tax monster tonight with WLA as we take over one of the most unique spots in Queens, Viking's Dungeon. You've heard us talk about... Learn more
April 8, 2010 at 7:00 PM, 2000 Astorians attended
WLA Turns 2 + 4,000 Member Party
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Hey Astorians, Tonight WLA is celebrating our 2nd birthday and 4,000th member. The party starts at 7p at Studio Square and features five of the biggest bands in... Learn more

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What's new

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Caitlan Parker joined
Saturday at 3:20 PM

"Just moved to Astoria :)"
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February 9 at 12:17 PM
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Michelle joined
February 3 at 2:15 PM
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February 3 at 10:25 AM
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Jason RSVPed Yes for Indian Food on Sat
February 2 at 7:56 PM

Feb 4

Indian Food on Sat
Saturday 2:00 PM at Ghandi
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Jason joined
February 2 at 7:49 PM

"Moved to Astoria & like to meet people in my area."
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Tom Ace joined
January 31 at 9:18 PM
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CARMEN joined
January 27 at 4:50 PM

"Easy going."
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Jeff Brandt joined
January 26 at 5:27 PM

"I'm a 25 year old living in LIC. I moved to New York in May and am hoping to make some more friends."
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Stephen Ahn joined
January 26 at 11:50 AM

"I recently moved to Astoria after completing my 2 year service in Honduras as a Peace Corps volunteer. I previously lived in manhattan and would like to take this opportunity to learn more about astoria."